Faith and Poverty: A Biblical Response (Catholic Version)

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Session 1: Session 1: Holy Conversation vs. Debate
Session 2: Session 2: Compassion vs. Tolerance
Session 3: One-day retreat
Session 4: Session 3: Awe vs. Judgement
Session 5: Session 4: Abundance vs. Scarcity
Session 6: Session 5: Equity vs. Equality
Session 7: Session 6: Ministry To vs. Ministry With
Session 8: Immersion Experience in your local community
Session 9: Session 7: Reading Scripture with the Poor
Session 10: Session 8: Action vs. Apathy

Throughout Scripture, the Kingdom of God is described as all people united to one another and to Godself; therefore, the Gospel beckons us to widen our circle of care and compassion beyond those who look and think like us. In this session, participants discern how a biblical understanding of Kingdom could transform their priorities and decisions.